Asleep Overnight Positive Support Specialist

Asleep Overnight Positive Support Specialist

As an Asleep Overnight Positive Support Specialist, you will provide guidance, encouragement, support for the person supported to develop and implement a personal life plan that will result in reaching personal goals, development, increased strengths, skills and coping abilities; as required during overnight hours assigned. This is a part-time Asleep position every other Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 30 hours paid period.

This position will participate as a team member that fosters an environment which supports people in pursuit of their hopes, dreams and personal outcomes creating a lifelong home for the people supported. This position will partner with Behavioral Analyst, Autism Specialists, Therapists, and Medical and other professionals to:

• Balance "Important To" (Personal preferences and goals) with "Important For" (Societal expectations, health and safety)
• Develop and implement support plans
• Collect and analyze data
• Adjustment of medications and support plans based on data collected

This position is allowed to sleep (generally 5 hours) but is expected to address concerns during the night and support individuals in morning hours. In this role you will provide structured continuity by working one on one or two on one to address any situation/s that may arise and ensure safety of the people supported, team members, and public. It will also ensure a safe and secure environment both in the home and in the community.

Job Requirements:

• High school degree, GED or experience working with vulnerable populations required
• Experience and/or training of at least one year with individuals with maladaptive behavioral history preferred
• Comprehension of current MN statutes 245D, Positive Behavior Supports preferred
• Medication administration training required (may be obtained after hire)
• First Aid training required and CPR Certificate may be required (may be obtained after hire)
• MANDT training required
• Knowledge and experience of behavior management techniques
• Physicality to implement positive support strategies and to walk long distances
• Bureau of Criminal Affairs (background study) clearance required
• Driver's license required. Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record required
• Ability to read, write, and use computer required
• Basic math and problem-solving skills required
• Ability to recognize boundaries and relate to a wide variety of people
• Ability to suggest and implement strategies to enhance the service
• Patience, self-control, self-directed, flexibility, attention to detail, ability to comply with support plan consistently, meet deadlines
• Knowledge of local community resources

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an Alive Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!

Qualifications

Behaviors:

Preferred:

Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations:

Preferred:

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota